Daily Archives: June 24, 2012

Martyrology-June 26th Roman Martyrology-June 26th- on this date in various years- At Rome on Mt. Ceolius, the holy martyrs John and Paul, brothers. The former was steward, the other secretary of the virgin Constantia, daughter of Emperor Constantine. Afterwards, under Julian the Apostate, they received the palm of martyrdom by being beheaded. At Trent, St. Vigilius, bishop, who, while he endeavoured to root out the remains of idolatry, was overwhelmed with a shower of stones by cruel and Read more [...]

UPDATE: I let this sit for a bit to see if there was anything more I should take into account, but I’m going to give it a shot now. It now appears based upon another week of general website use that it may only be those that can’t start threads that are interested in using it. Or maybe it won’t get used. Either way I’m going to toss up a clean one that can be updated periodically as suggested by Catherine Marie. This new website that Serv has provided is truly lovely! But, I really miss the Read more [...]

Martyrology-June 25th Roman Martyrology-June 25th- on this date in various years- In the territory of Guletto near Nusco, St. William, confessor, founder of the hermits of Monte Vergine. At Beraea, the birthday of St. Sosipater, disciple of the blessed apostle Paul. At Rome, St. Lucy, virgin and martyr, with twenty-two others. At Alexandria, St. Gallicanus, exconsul and martyr who had been honoured with a triumph, and was held in affection by the emperor Constantine. Converted by Read more [...]

Credit: Sword of Peter

I wonder how many of us have paused to consider, in the confusion and worry of the present situation, that there would be no cause for division, no need for preambles, deals, recognition or argument; if the Pope would only consecrate Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We’re he do do that, everything would simply fall into place, both in matters of the Church and of the world. There would be no more needless war. Men’s hearts would realign. People all over the world would pray, do penance, Read more [...]